"Fundamental Changes" in Great Lakes
Scientists are examining what they are calling "fundamental changes" in the Great Lakes ecosystem. News story here...
Lake Ontario Wilderness Rally
A Lake Ontario Wilderness Rally will be held July 27-29, 2009 just east of Beaurivage Island in the Admiralty Islands in the 1000 Islands Group. For more info...
Boat Broker Pleads Guilty of $27 Million Fraud
On June 18, Michigan boat-broker Michael Vorce plead guilty of fraud, securing loans for at least 30 expensive boats with fraudulent documents and titles, while really owning just 4 boats. News story here...
Ancient Hunting Site Under Lake Huron
An ancient caribou hunting site has been discovered on the bottom of Lake Huron. Details of the find are here...
Canadian Operators "License" Required
As of next September, 2009, boat operators in Canada will be required to have an "Operator Card," as evidence of knowledge of boat operation. US cruisers staying more than 44 days in Canada will have to have the Canadian Card or a similar "license" from their home states. GLCC member Fred Bagley explains the details here, with links to official web information...
New Aquatic Invader
A new, very sharp water plant has invaded the Trent-Severn Waterway. Since it spreads downstream easily, it may find its way into Georgian Bay and Lake Ontario. News story here...
Documentary on Great Lakes to be Filmed
A PBS documentary on the Great Lakes is scheduled for production in 2009 & 2010 and will be aired in 2011. Details here...
E-4 Erie Update
For those members cruising to the Rendezvous in Port Colborne this summer, the harbor report for Erie, PA, (E-4) has just been extensively updated. You'll want to have a copy on board if you're cruising the east end of Lake Erie. Here's a link to it...